How does one prepare to trek to the tallest mountain in the world? It takes mental grit and intense physical training to be able to hike to Everest base camp, and beyond, to Kala Pattar, at around 19,000 feet. This will be my blog for that journey, which I embark on tonight.

At 11:55 pm my plane leaves for Guangzhou, China, then I’m on to Kathmandu, Nepal. I will be trekking for three weeks to and from base camp, and afterward sojourning to Vietnam for about 10 days. Internet access will be spotty throughout this trip, so I will post here when possible.

Stay tuned if you’re interested, and I will share with you my photos, trek notes and journal entries. Much of this may be personal reflections, perhaps in the form of poetry or field notes. My hope is to share with you some of the cultural experiences along the way, including stories of the people I encounter, as well as description of the adventure, trail, and team I will be traveling with. Going in with eyes and mind wide open, ready for the adventure

Hope you enjoy the ride!

Cat